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UNESCO Says Access to Reliable Information Is More Critical Than Ever in AI Era

UNESCO said universal access to reliable information has become more important than ever as artificial intelligence accelerates the spread, creation and consumption of digital...

Amnesty Calls for Global Action to Reopen Girls’ Schools in Afghanistan

Amnesty International has urged the international community to take coordinated action against the Taliban as Afghanistan marks five years since girls were banned from...

Abdullah Sarhadi Admits Direct Role in Destruction of Bamiyan Buddhas, BBC Reports

A former Bamyan governor and commander has told the BBC that he personally took part in the destruction of the historic Bamiyan Buddha statues...

Afghanistan Loses $84 Million a Year From Restrictions on Women’s Education, Work

Restrictions on women’s education and employment are costing Afghanistan at least $84 million a year, about 0.5% of the country’s gross domestic product, while...

UNESCO: 2.4 Million Afghan Girls Shut Out of Education Since 2021

About 2.4 million girls in Afghanistan have been excluded from secondary education since 2021, UNESCO said Tuesday, warning that the prolonged restrictions are deepening...

9 Private Universities in Afghanistan Face Suspension or Licence Revocation

Nine private higher-education institutions in Afghanistan have had their operating licences suspended or revoked over alleged “ghost students,” administrative deficiencies and violations of academic...

UNAMA Calls for Reopening Girls’ Schools and Universities in Afghanistan

The United Nations has again called on the authorities to reopen secondary schools and universities to girls and ensure women and girls in Afghanistan...

UNESCO adds Iran’s Alamut fortresses to World Heritage List

Iran’s Alamut Fortress and six associated historic castles in Qazvin province have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, following a decision by...

UNAMA Warns of Rising Censorship and Attacks on Journalists

The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said journalism is facing unprecedented pressure. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has warned that...

UNICEF, UNESCO warn of deep learning crisis in Afghanistan

UN agencies UNICEF and UNESCO warned on World Education Day that Afghanistan faces a severe learning crisis affecting millions of children nationwide. UNICEF and UNESCO...

Tourist Boat Capsizes in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay, Leaving 37 Dead

A tourist boat sank in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay after intense rain and winds on July 19, tragically resulting in 37 confirmed deaths. A tourist...

Nowruz: Celebrating Nature’s Renewal Across 10 Countries , Including Afghanistan

The ancient festival of Nowruz is celebrated in over 10 countries, including Afghanistan, as a symbol of nature’s renewal. It is a longstanding tradition,...

UN warns over 4 million girls in Afghanistan will be deprived of education by 2030 if schools remain closed

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) reports that the Taliban's restrictions on women and girls in Afghanistan have already affected around...

UNESCO calls for restoration of women and girls’ rights in Afghanistan on International Women’s Day

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has emphasized the restoration of women and girls' rights in Afghanistan on the occasion of...

UNESCO celebrates World Radio Day: Radio enters 2nd Century amid rapid Technological advancements

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) states that radio, as one of the most reliable and widespread forms of media worldwide, is...

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